Jensen vs Maxwell

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jensen

Boy #328 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jens (son of John)"

Origin: Scandinavian

Scandinavian American English

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Boy #182 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Mack's spring, great stream"

Origin: Scottish

Scottish English American

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Jensen Rank #328

Maxwell Rank #182

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 vs #328 for Jensen.

Is Jensen or Maxwell more popular?

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 compared to Jensen at #328 in the United States.

What do Jensen and Maxwell mean?

Jensen means "son of Jens (son of John)" (Scandinavian origin). Maxwell means "Mack's spring, great stream" (Scottish origin).

Are Jensen and Maxwell boy or girl names?

Jensen is primarily a boy name. Maxwell is primarily a boy name.